2000 Lincoln Continental visibility problems

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 136,000 miles · FL

While driving on the highway the car started to accelerate on it,s own and when I applied the brakes they wouldn't work. I had to get off the next exit because I didn't want anyone to get in front of me because it went all the way up to 90 MPH.once I got off it still was accelerating so I drove up on the sidewalk to keep from hitting traffic at the light and got into the grass and it still was going fast and the brakes still not working I prayed and put it into neutral or I would have went right back into the traffic. Once I put it in neutral it stopped and then I put it in park and turned it off. I then turned it back on and it was idling so high and loud I turned it back off and called a tow truck. Once they arrived he stated that the linkage to the accelerator was stuck and that's is why the brakes weren't responding. He then called the dealership who stated he wasn't sure if the could look at the car or if he did when he would be able to work on it. Since then it has been sitting and I found out about all these other recalls and complaints for the very other things we been having problems with on this car. The tower also stated that he thought there was a recall for this acceleration if so I need to know this because this car needs to be fixed on the other recalls. This is the first time it did the acceleration but the foggy winshield,the seatbelts locking up on using the front seats, the suspension and brakes have been like this for a while and we were never notified about these recall so we could get them corrected. Others and myself could have been seriously hurt on that highway if I didn't stay calm through out the whole ordeal. I would like some response to what I need to do next and if this is a recall like the others can I take to the dealership and have it corrected. Right now it can be driven at all.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 70,000 miles · TN

Both rear windows have failed and now drivers side window has issues. Front brakes had be replaced and now grind when stopping at high speed. Rear view mirror had to be replaced due to electrical falure. Both outer tye rod ends had to be replaced after ruining both front tires and alinement was not covered by extended warrenty. The cars ride and handling is poor and the interiour noise level is high for a luxery car.

Filed Apr 24, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 1,214 miles · TX · crash

When the consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal became hard, and consequently the consumer hit another vehicle. *jb the vehicle pulled to the left which happened when the brakes were applied, the engine had run rough, the driver window has become inoperative, the windshield wipers left too many streaks, the left rear window had become inoperative, the rear brakes would grind when applied at 50 MPH, the steering felt loose at 30 MPH and the consumer had to constantly adjust, the brakes would not work at times(2 accidents occurred as a result), and the air bag did not deploy upon impact.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Airbags, Body · SC · crash

The moon roof was replaced because the motor did not work, the air bags were replaced several times, and the light did not illuminate. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the horn did not work, there was a chiming noise every 30 minutes, and also the air bags did not deploy when the vehicle was involved in an accident. The fuel pump was replaced twice, the driver side window was off track, the speakers did not work, the vehicle vibrated when a stop was made. *ak

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Visibility · CA

This has been an ongoing problem - cant see dashboard components when sunny. Mr

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Visibility · MI

Consumer received recall notification 01v258000 concerning windshield wiper motor cover. Upon contacting local lincoln dealership,consumer was informed that service would not be performed because vehicle was not purchased from their location. *ak consumer states recall repairs were completed at another dealer.

Filed Jun 23, 2001 · Visibility · FL

The entire computer system which controls the warning indicator lights has been in for repair six times and is still not fixed. We get rescue system failure, service engine soon, low washer fluid and a variety of other safety warnings. We cannot drive the car and be certain we are not in jeopardy. The dealership has told us they currently have multiple lincoln's in for this problem and the home office has advised them that they do not know what is causing this, but that they suspect florida's "heat and humidity". I can understand that but, with vehicle safety warnings false or inoperable the car is simply not safe. We are attempting to negotiate out of the car under florida's lemon law but lincoln is not willing to address or fix this problem.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · MD

While starting vehicle dashboard indication lights/ air conditioner/ radio, and power windows worked intermittently due to an electrical short. After turning vehicle off and restarting, all function returned to normal. Dealer has been contacted. *ak there was no lights at dashboard and no auto lamp. The power window and A/C failed. Am radio was inoperative. The power steering was very hard to turn.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · TX

Consumer took vehicle in for repair of the steering wheel and the rear view mirror, after repair the rear view mirror was not operation properly again.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · CA

Glare off the windshield makes it impossible to see speedometer, also horn is too hard to push.